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Teaching Pathways Fellowship

The Teaching Pathways Fellowship is a teaching internship that offers early exposure to the teaching profession for diverse college students interested in exploring careers in teaching. Fellows join a cohort of other college students on their campus, where they will explore key issues and trends in the field of education, learn from dedicated mentor teachers, and work as an apprentice teacher or tutor in a local school.
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We are piloting the Teaching Pathways Fellowship at UC Berkeley in the 2023-24 school year.

The pilot includes:
  • Introduction to Teaching Course: This course explores key trends and issues in the field of K-12 education and pathways into the teaching profession
  • Mentorship: Fellows are paired with an experienced mentor teacher from a local school
  • School Visits: Students will have opportunities to visit local schools, observe classrooms, and meet with teachers and school leaders
  • Volunteer and Paid Opportunities in Local Schools: Fellows gain access to volunteer opportunities and part-time jobs in local schools
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Are you a UC Berkeley student interested in joining our Spring 2024 cohort?
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Become a mentor teacher!
Are you a current or former teacher and want to support college students on their path into teaching? Apply here to be a mentor teacher! Note: Mentors will receive a stipend.
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Want more info?
If you would like more information about the Teaching Pathways Fellowship, you can contact us at info@elevateteaching.org
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Course Topics

What topics will this course cover?

This course offers a real-world view into what it looks and feels like to be a teacher in today’s world, with a particular emphasis on urban schools serving historically marginalized communities. Topics covered in this course include:

Day-to-day experiences

The Teaching Pathways Fellowship offers early exposure to the teaching profession for diverse college students interested in exploring careers in teaching. Fellows join a cohort of other college students on their campus, where they will learn about the local and national education landscape, learn from mentor teachers, and work as an apprentice teacher or tutor in a local school.

Different Pathways

Different pathways into teaching and advice for college students considering a career in teaching

Innovative School Models

Innovations in school design that reimagine approaches to teaching and learning - and the role of teachers.

Teacher Diversity

Teacher diversity and the experiences and career trajectories of BIPOC educators

National Issues

National issues and trends shaping the field of education, including early literacy and emerging shifts in how kids are taught to read, social emotional learning and college and career readiness.

Interested?

Interested in joining the class?

This is a hands-on course where students will be paired with a mentor teacher, have opportunities to visit local schools, and gain access to volunteer and paid opportunities in schools.
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Are you a current or former teacher and want to support college students on their path into teaching?
Apply to be a mentor, school host or guest speaker! Note: Mentors will receive a $500 stipend.
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We partner with schools and universities to create new pathways into teaching that attract and prepare diverse, classroom-ready teachers equipped with the skills and mindsets to ensure all students reach their full potential.
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